2015 Audi S3
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2015 Audi S3 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2015 Audi S3 at a glance
Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2015 Audi S3 recalls 2
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.
Fix: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector and reroute the cable, free of charge. The recall began September 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69Z4.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Fix: Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2015 Audi S3 common problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.
2015 Audi S3 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2015 Audi S3 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2015 Audi S3 trims & engines on record
2015 Audi S3 vehicles on record
Other Audi S3 model years
2015 Audi S3 — frequently asked questions
Does the 2015 Audi S3 have any safety recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2015 Audi S3. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Audi S3?
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system, air bags, electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Audi S3 get?
The 2015 Audi S3 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 26 mpg combined (23 city / 31 highway).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.